Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-13
The Boycotted Railroads.

The BOycOtted Railroads.
DENVER, April 12th.-The boycott inaug-
urated by the Eastern lines against the
Denver and Rio Grande road is still met
by Western roads. News reached here
yesterday that the Lake Shore and Michi-
gan Central had Withdrawn Denver and
Rio Grande tickets for sale. This action
does not seem TO effect the scenic line in
its position, and the officials will not yield,
claiming that they will stand by the lines
in the Southwestern Association. In re-
gard TO the commission question, they
claim 10 have received assurances from
many other boycotted lines to the effect
that their influence will be turned in favor
of those lines being boycotted.
Close Contest.
LOUISVILLE, April 12th.-The propitious
weather brought out large crowd of peo-
pie to-day at the Louisville Baseball Park
TO witness the fourth game of the cham
pionship series between the Chicago and
St. Louis clubs. There were about 1000
persons present. The contest was " nip
and-tuck one throughout, and there was
no telling which way it would go until the
last man was out in the ninth inning.
Score: Chicago-l, o, 2, 0, 8, 8, 4. ], ,s-16 /;
st. Louise, l, 0, 2, 6, 2, 9, 0, 2-15.
High License in Pennsylvania.
HARRIsBURG PA, April 12th.-The
House this afternoon passed Brooks high
license bill without amendment 1t pro-
vides that license in cities of the first, sec
ond and third class shall be $500: in all
other cities, $500; in burroughs, $3.50, and
in townships $50.
The Boss Ball Punchers.
CHICAGO, April 12th-The 14-inch balk-
line billiard match tonight at Central
Music Hall, between Schaefer and Slosson
for $500, was easily won by Schaefer by 500
to $50. Schaefer averaged II 35-45, and
Slosson IA 23-44. Schaefer's best run was
126 and Slosson's 135. About 1000 people
were present.e
Texas Still Suffering.
GALVESTON, April 12th.-Special weather
bulletins were received here to-day from
all the principal points in the State up to
o'clock this evening. No rain had fallen
anywhere. Clear and warm weather pre-
walls throughout the cotton district, with
indications of rain.
Death of Veteran.
WATERTowN IN. ", April 12th.-Lieu-
tenant v Morris, retired officer of the
navy, and a grandson of Robert Morris,
one of the signers of the Declaration OF
independence, died at Sackett's Harbor
Yesterday, aged So years. Morris entered
the navy in 1925, and was in active service
during the late war. He was retired about
thirteen years ago.
The st. Augustine Fire.
JACKSONVILLE ella }, April 12th-The
| fire in St. Augustine this morning de-
stroyed the ST. Augustine Hotel, Spanish
Cathedral, Edwards Hotel, Courthouse,
Sinclair Block, Chamberlin'S store, Mrs.
Calls residence and Welter's Hotel. The
! loss will amount to $250,000.
An American Knighted.
WASHINGTON, April f2th-Dr. J. W.
Hoffman, of the American Bureau of Eth
noiogy, has been named by the King OF
Portugal Cheyalier of the Order of St.
James, one of the most ancient orders OF
Christendom.
Trunk Line Meeting.
New YORK, April 12th-At meeting Of
the Joint Executive Committee of the
trunk lines to-day the question of through
| European rates on imports and exports Il
and from the West was discussed. NJ
change was decided upon, as it was though
/ inadvisable to move at present.
a Solid Democrat.
ALBANY, April 12th.-Governor Hill sen
| to the Assembly tonight message veto
ing the recently passed high license bill
and on motion of Crosby the promoter o
the measure, ii was laid on the table. Tn,
veto was on the ground that it was specia
legislation.
Elaine is All Right.
Sr. LOUIS, April 12th.-A dispatch from
| Post Surgeon Byrne, at Fort Gibson. re
ceived this evening, says that Mr. Blaine il
getting well in all respects, and is stronger
and has a good appetite, with no fever o.
other unfayorable symptoms.
Rain Falling in Kansas.
KANSAS CITY, April 12th.-General rain
( have fallen to-day in western Kansas. anC
hopes are entertained that they will ad
| vance eastward.